A housewife who complains that there is not enough foodstuff in the market should remember that if her husband adds to what is already available, there would be more for everyone.
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African Proverbs
The surface of the water is beautiful, but it is no good to sleep on.
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African Proverbs
The old woman looks after the child to grow its teeth and the young one in turn looks after the old woman when she loses her teeth.
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African Proverbs
Judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the number of people who smile at you.
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African Proverbs
Knowledge is like a garden: If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.
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African Proverbs
When there is peace in the country, the chief does not carry a shield.
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African Proverbs